Best VirtuPet alternatives: apps like VirtuPet: Step Counter Pet

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like VirtuPet or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to VirtuPet

1.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app gamifies your daily steps by letting you walk to evolve virtual pets. It integrates with HealthKit for step tracking and offers features like water intake monitoring and pet diaries. Collect and evolve a variety of pets, with options for both free and premium experiences.

DigiBuddy: Virtual Fitness Pet#3

DigiBuddy: Virtual Fitness Pet by John Smith

Daily Steps & Exercise Game
4.9(15 ratings)
Free
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This app transforms your daily activity into care for a virtual pet. Your steps become walks and workouts become playtime, providing a fun and motivating way to build lasting fitness habits. It offers gamified goals and smart notifications to encourage consistency.

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Tiny Worlds: Cozy Walking Game
Tiny Worlds: Cozy Walking Game
Tiny Worlds: Cozy Walking Game
Every step grows a world
Free

This app transforms your daily walks into a growing virtual world. Earn new stages by reaching step goals, and collect unique, finished worlds as keepsakes. It's a gentle, pressure-free way to encourage movement and build a personal collection.

Walk-based world growthCollect unique finished worldsNo streaks or guilt
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
free with in-app purchases
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MochiStep: Step Counter Pet
MochiStep: Step Counter Pet
MochiStep: Step Counter Pet
Walk Streak Game & Pedometer
Free

This app transforms walking into a consistent habit by using a virtual pet that grows and reacts to your daily steps. It integrates with Apple Health and other fitness apps to track progress and motivate users to reach their goals.

Virtual pet companion that reacts to stepsIntegrates with Apple Health and fitness appsDaily step goal setting and progress tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(10)
free with in-app purchases
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Joy Walk: Step Counter Game
Joy Walk: Step Counter Game
Joy Walk: Step Counter Game
Pedometer, cute pets & farm
Free

This app turns your daily walks into an engaging adventure. Earn rewards for your steps, complete challenges, and care for virtual pets. Build and customize your own virtual farm as you achieve fitness goals and explore new trails.

Pedometer game with real-life walking rewardsVirtual pet care and workoutsBuild and customize a virtual farm
💪 Health & Fitness
(49)
free with in-app purchases
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Pawcer - Walk My Digital Pet
Pawcer - Walk My Digital Pet
Pawcer - Walk My Digital Pet
Virtual Companion Step Counter
Free

Adopt a digital pet that thrives on your daily steps. Watch your companion's mood improve and celebrate milestones as you reach your fitness goals. Enjoy a delightful, ad-free experience that encourages movement and brings joy to your day.

Adoptable digital pets (Cat, Dog, Dragon, Bunny)Step tracking for pet happiness and moodDaily streak building for motivation
💪 Health & Fitness
(29)
subscription
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Step Pals - Walking App
Step Pals - Walking App
Step Pals - Walking App
Virtual Pet Daily Step Counter
Free

This app gamifies your daily step count by linking your progress to the survival of a virtual pet. It provides motivation through emotional attachment and accountability, encouraging consistent movement and habit building.

Virtual pet survival linked to step goalsDaily step trackingGoal setting
💪 Health & Fitness
(118)
subscription
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CanGoGo - Cute Walking Game
CanGoGo - Cute Walking Game
CanGoGo - Cute Walking Game
Collect Cute Animals by Walk
Free

This app encourages walking by rewarding users with adorable animal collectibles for reaching step goals. It automatically tracks daily steps and presents clear trends, making fitness fun and simple for habit builders and collectors.

Automatic step recordingStep trends and chartsFitness goal support
💪 Health & Fitness
(75)
freemium
10
Step Tracker - Steps & Beasts
Step Tracker - Steps & Beasts
Step Tracker - Steps & Beasts
Walking Counter & Pedometer
Free

This app transforms your daily steps into a fun, collectible adventure. Walk to hatch eggs and discover over 200 unique creatures, with rarer beasts unlocked through consistent activity. Track your progress with detailed statistics and motivating home screen widgets.

Collect 200 unique beastsDaily streak rewards for rare creaturesDetailed step, distance, and calorie statistics
💪 Health & Fitness
(416)
free with in-app purchases